Sophomores Elashier "Lacey" Hall and Carmen Tyson-Thomas added 16 and 11 points, respectively, to the winning cause, which pushed SU’s record to 9-1.

I was happy with how we responded," said head coach Quentin Hillsman. "Sometimes after a game like we had yesterday with Baylor it is hard to respond. Our older kids really responded and played a tough game."

The Orange fell behind 17-9 in the early stages of the game but took the lead for good with a 23-5 run sparked by nine points from Alexander, seven by Tyson-Thomas and five from Hemingway.

That 32-22 lead was extended to 44-25 at halftime and Syracuse retained that 19-point margin when both teams scored 33 points in the second half.

Clemson had three players score in double figures, including Sthefany Thomas (cq) with 17, Kristin Wright with 14 and Shaniqua Pauldo with 11.

Syacuse shot 45.2 percent from the field and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line while outrebounding the Tigers 45-33. SU also had only 15 turnovers to 19 for Clemson, which fell to 6-7 after losses to Baylor and SU in the tournament.

Syracuse finished 1-1 in the tourney, while Baylor was 2-0. Alexander and Hemingway were both named to the all-tournament team.

The Orange’s next game is Tuesday against St. Francis (Pa.) in the Carrier Dome. Game time is at 2 p.m.